Smart: meaning, definitions and examples

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smart

[ smɑːt ]

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intelligent

Having or showing a quick-witted intelligence.

Synonyms

astute, clever, intelligent, sharp

Examples of usage

She is a smart student who always gets top grades.
He gave a smart answer to the difficult question.
The smart girl won the spelling bee competition.

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fashionable

Stylish in dress or appearance.

Synonyms

chic, elegant, fashionable, stylish

Examples of usage

She always wears smart outfits to work.
He bought a smart suit for the job interview.
The boutique sells smart and trendy clothing.

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hurt

To cause a sharp pain or sting.

Synonyms

ache, burn, hurt, sting

Examples of usage

The cold wind smarted her face.
The ant's bite made his skin smart.
The wound continued to smart for days.

Translations

Translations of the word "smart" in other languages:

🇵🇹 inteligente

🇮🇳 स्मार्ट

🇩🇪 klug

intelligent
schlau

🇮🇩 pintar

🇺🇦 розумний

🇵🇱 inteligentny

🇯🇵 賢い (かしこい)

🇫🇷 intelligent

🇪🇸 inteligente

🇹🇷 akıllı

🇰🇷 똑똑한

🇸🇦 ذكي

🇨🇿 chytrý

🇸🇰 chytrý

🇨🇳 聪明 (cōngmíng)

🇸🇮 pameten

🇮🇸 snjall

🇰🇿 ақылды

🇬🇪 ჭკვიანი

🇦🇿 ağıllı

🇲🇽 inteligente

Word origin

The word 'smart' originated in the 13th century and originally meant 'painful or severe'. Over time, it evolved to also mean 'intelligent' or 'stylish'. The usage of 'smart' to describe fashionable clothing became popular in the 18th century. Today, 'smart' is commonly used to refer to both intelligence and fashion sense.